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Shannon Galpin

Breckenridge, Colorado

National Geographic Adventurer of the Year and global activist, Shannon Galpin, has been working and traveling in Afghanistan for 8 years and is the founder of the non-profit, Mountain2Mountain which has spearheaded dozens of projects in Afghanistan. Shannon created the groundbreaking Streets of Afghanistan photography installation and has supported graffiti artists and photographers in Kabul. In 2009 she became the first person to mountain bike in Afghanistan, and she now supports and trains the first Afghan Women’s National Cycling team. Shannon is the author of two books, her memoir, Mountain to Mountain: A Journey of Adventure and Activism for the Women of Afghanistan, and a photo book Streets of Afghanistan. She is a producer for the upcoming documentary film, Afghan Cycles, premiering in 2016 by Let Media. The International Olympic Committee awarded Shannon an Honorary Achievement Diploma in 2015 for her work promoting gender equity through sports. Shannon and her work have been featured around the world including: New York Times, NBC Dateline, Outside Magazine, BBC World, NBC Nightly News, ESPN, CNN, and NPR.

What is your favorite thing to do in SHREDLY that is not on two wheels? SUP

How many days a year do you think you wear your SHREDLY? Less than I’d like because I live in Breckenridge, which has an endless winter at 10,000 feet!

What is your all-time favorite trail to ride? That’s an impossible question! My backyard trail system in Breckenridge is amazing, Phil’s World in Cortez is giggly fun, and I love riding in Fruita and Moab.

What is your day job? I am a humanitarian and an activist for women’s rights in Afghanistan. I am the founder of a nonprofit, Mountain2Mountain, and the author of two books, including my memoir, Mountain to Mountain. Currently I’m producing a film, Afghan Cycles, about the first generation of Afghan women to ride bikes with an all female film crew.

What is your dream job? The one I have!

What do you think the secret to happiness is? Doing what you love, surrounding yourself with people that are doing what they love, and remembering that life is short, so make it amazing!

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